Case Studies
Nathan & Erin
Overview The bedrooms in Nathan and Erin’s home were hot and humid in the summer and cold and drafty in the winter. The uneven temperatures were leading to sleepless nights. Problem Ecotelligent Homes team performed a comprehensive home energy audit to find the main cause of the discomfort and even temperatures throughout the home. Approach […]
Danielle T.
Overview Danielle’s kitchen and family room floors were cold and drafty. She also wanted to improve her environmental impact. Problem The Ecotelligent Homes team started with an energy audit. During the audit, we found that the basement rim joists were not properly insulated leading to the cold floors. Approach Ecotelligent Homes team used spray foam […]
Jim & Louise
Overview A historic farm house with character had drafts causing uncomfortable rooms. The house was also experiencing ice dams. Problem The Ecotelligent Homes team performed a comprehensive home energy audit to help identify the problem areas in the attic that needed improvements to eliminate uncomfortable places. Approach Our team used a combination of cellulose insulation […]
Farmington Hills Cape Cod
Overview The owners of a Farmington Hills Cape Cod were concerned with keeping the upstairs comfortable. Problem The Ecotelligent Homes team conducted an energy audit of the Farmington Hills home that included a blower door test and an infrared camera. During our audit, we found that the recently added roof venting was allowing air to […]
Chris & Larisa
Overview Chris and Larisa were concerned about mold in the attic of their West Bloomfield home. Problem The Ecotelligent Homes team started with an energy audit. During the audit, we did find mold. Approach Ecotelligent worked with a partner company to remove the mold from the attic of Chris and Larisa’s home. Our team utilized […]
Robert & Tina
Overview Robert & Tina’s home has been in the family for generations. As the house aged, they noticed the temperature in the home becoming uncomfortable. Problem During a comprehensive energy audit, the Ecotelligent staff discovered a unique type of asbestos that only trained professionals would be able to notice. We also discovered a lack of […]
Robert & Jean
Overview Robert & Jean contacted us to do an energy audit on their recently purchased home in Northville, Michigan because they were impressed with the work we did on their previous home. They contacted us due to comfort issues in Robert’s office and their son’s room. Key Problems During the comprehensive energy audit, we found […]
Family in Plymouth Township
Overview A Plymouth Township family was having difficulty sleeping in their second-floor bedrooms due to uncomfortably hot temperatures in the summer. Problem From an energy audit to the Plymouth Township home, the Ecotelligent team learned that the insulation in the attic was damaged and that several air leaks were allowing unwanted warm air into the […]
Craig & Lisa
Overview Craig and Lisa noticed a difference in temperatures throughout the newly renovated home they purchased in West Bloomfield. Problem The Ecotelligent team started with a comprehensive energy audit. From the audit, the team discovered potential mold in the attic and insufficient insulation in the basement rim joists. Approach Duct sealing was done at the […]